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Rookie Wrestlers: Connor Eckhardt

11/11/2014 4:26:00 PM

George Mason Athletics

The George Mason wrestling team is coming off a 17-16 win over Maryland on Sunday and competes at the Navy Classic on Saturday, November 22. GoMason.com caught up with freshman Connor Eckhardt in this installment of Rookie Wrestlers.

GoMason.com: What factors helped you choose to attend George Mason University?

Connor Eckhardt: The great coaching staff and the great mason community as whole.

GoMason.com: What would you say is your favorite thing about George Mason?

Eckhardt: The people, I've become really close with a lot of people on and off the wrestling team.

GoMason.com: What are some things you looking forward to now that you are wrestling at the collegiate level?

Eckhardt: Winning a national title.

GoMason.com:What kind of goals do you have for the upcoming season?

Eckhardt: [To] get myself healthy and ready to compete as quickly as my body will allow it.

GoMason.com:Which meets are you looking forward to attending this season?

Eckhardt: Grapple at the Garden sounds like an awesome tournament to compete in and watch.

GoMason.com:What is one thing that you would like people to know about you?